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IAMSLIC is an association of individuals and organizations interested in aquatic and marine information science. The association provides a forum for exchange and exploration of ideas and issues of mutual concern.
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Microplastic Pollution in the Library! A Collaborative Investigation into the Curious Case of a Crumbling Waterproof Field Guide
(2022-04-04)Synthetic paper is waterproof and durable, but the discovery of the crumbling synthetic paper pages of a 37-year-old waterproof library monograph raised concern both about its longevity and its potential to contribute to ... -
Online information Systems as Key Sources of Reliable Scientific Resources: The Case of Benin Fishery and Aquatic Scientists
(2022-04-04)With the growth of information technologies, researcher’s ways to access information have undergone significant changes. From traditional physical libraries, almost everyone turns to all the possibilities offered by ... -
2021 IAMSLIC Conference Proceedings
(2022-04-04)Proceedings from the 47th Annual Conference of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC), and the 19th EURASLIC Regional Meeting. The conference was based in ... -
2020 IAMSLIC Conference Proceedings
(2021-09-07)Collection of the papers presented at the 46th Annual Conference of the International Association of Libraries and Information Sciences (IAMSLIC), held virtually. -
Inter-Research: Changing Tack in the Plan-S Open Access World
(2021-08-26)For over 40 years, Inter-Research (IR) has been a small, family-owned publisher, well-respected for its high-quality science journals. IR commits the majority of its income to a rigorous peer review process, intensive ... -
A Small Library That Could
(2021-02-16)The scientific library of A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS has a very interesting history, like the Institute itself. Formed in 1871, The library went through a number of ups and down but ... -
Changing the Direction of Collection Development to Support Online Learning: Negotiating Ebook Purchases with a Society Publisher
(2021-02-16)With many higher education institutions transitioning to online education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, academic libraries have increasingly been forced to adjust collection development approaches. This furthers ... -
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From Metrics and Influence to Telling the Scientific Story: Evaluating Sea Level Rise
(2021-02-16)Sea level rise is predicted to be one of the most studied fields in the coming decades. With some three billion people living in coastal communities around the world, sea level rise has the potential to affect nearly ... -
EURASLIC Libraries During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Other Disasters
(2020-12-06)Over the decades libraries have encountered challenges in the constantly changing information environment. Libraries adapted quickly, embracing information technology as an opportunity that enables them to offer efficient ... -
Posters
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"Learning Chests" ALFIN Strategies to Promote the Sustainability of the coastal Line from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
(2020-01-17)The intention of the project is to raise awareness among the children and youth of the city of La Paz about the environment. This was possible through the implementation of exploratory and simulated practices with respect ... -
2019 IODE Update: AIUs, ODISCat, OceanDocs
(2020-01-17)This presentation gives an overview of current IODE projects that intersect with IAMSLIC interests. This includes an update on the Associated Data Units program for eligible Library and Information Centers. -
The Future of Aquatic Commons: Recommendations Based on an Evaluation of Business Models and Stakeholder Consultation
(2020-01-17)Aquatic Commons is a digital repository established by the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) in 2007 to provide a solution for member institutions that didn’t ... -
Discussion Notes on End-of-Career and End-of-Project Research Collections and Relative Merits of Journal Articles, In-house Publications, and “Grey” Literature
(2020-01-17)During the opening session of the 45th IAMSLIC meeting in Port Aransas, Texas, Jeff Paine of the Bureau of Economic Geology (geoscience research unit and geological survey of Texas) asked the more than 40 assembled marine ... -
Our Waters, Our Life. The Role of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Library in the Collection, Storage and Dissemination of Environmental Information for the Conservation of Lake Victoria in Uganda
(2020-01-17)Uganda is located in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. With a total area of 241,550.7 km2, open water covers 36,527.4 km2 (15.3%), wetlands 4,500 km2 (1.9%) and land 200,523.2 km2 (83%). Uganda’s water resources have ... -
Holding Our Ground at the Edge: Influencing Perceptions of Library Value
(2020-01-17)Who judges the value of our libraries? Administrators look at costs and benefits, so librarians generate reports about the use of library spaces, resources, and services to demonstrate return on investment. But potential ... -
Pawikan on FB: Facebook as a Source of Information on the Current State of Sea Turtles in the Philippines with an Emphasis on Mortality
(2020-01-17)Sea turtles or “pawikan” are threatened and protected species in the Philippines. In fact, since 1979, the Philippine government has enacted several laws and policies and implemented programs for the conservation of the ... -
Workshops That Work
(2020-01-17)Offering meaningful library workshops that educate and promote academic success is an ongoing challenge. From basic library instruction for undergraduates to immersion seminars with an emphasis on skills for graduate ... -
Keynote Presentations
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